Walking football could ease back pain for spine condition sufferers
NCT ID NCT07414823
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether walking football—a low-impact, no-running version of soccer—is safe and helpful for people with axial spondyloarthritis, a long-term inflammatory spine condition. Twelve participants will play twice a week for 12 weeks. Researchers will measure pain, stiffness, mobility, and quality of life to see if this structured exercise program is worth offering more widely.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Walking football (a low-impact, non-contact sport)
What this could lead to
If successful, walking football could become a structured exercise option to help manage symptoms and improve quality of life for people with axial spondyloarthritis.
What could go wrong
This is a very small feasibility study with only 12 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It is not designed to prove effectiveness, only to see if the approach is safe and practical.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Locations
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Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Portsmouth, United Kingdom